Remote sensing of functional biodiversity

Organization National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Reference Code 0182-NPP-NOV26-JPL-EarthSci Description The NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) offers unique research opportunities for highly talented scientists to engage in ongoing NASA research projects at a NASA Center, NASA Headquarters, or at a NASA-affiliated research institute. These one- to three-year fellowships are competitive and are designed to advance NASA's missions in space science, Earth science, aeronautics, space operations, exploration systems, and astrobiology. Imaging spectroscopy presents a new window on terrestrial ecosystem function and biodiversity, allowing remote sensing to progress from studying greenness to observing a key dimension of diversity on planet Earth. New observations span the California drought and cover nearly half the state of California, Hawaii, India, and other regions, and new instruments from the US and Japan will provide global access. We are seeking a postdoctoral fellow to join a new research group focused on integrating remote sensing with ecosystem modeling, biogeography and biodiversity science. The successful applicant will have a background in ecology or geophysics, strong mathematical and statistical skills, and an interest in being on the ground floor of a new space-based observable. Research will include basic discovery science, methods development for new observables and support for new space missions. The team includes several JPL scientists, a group of postdocs with diverse backgrounds and several university collaborators. Location Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California Field of Science Earth Science Advisors David Schimel - View email address on click.appcast.io View phone number on click.appcast.io) Eligibility U.S. Citizens U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR) Foreign Nationals eligible for an Exchange Visitor J-1 visa status Applicants for LPR, asylees, or refugees in the U.S. at the time of application with 1) a valid EAD card and 2) I-485 or I-589 forms in pending status Qualification Doctoral Degree Contact Questions about this opportunity? Please email View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr